We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Back at Google I/O, Google announced a big set of security features called Theft Protection that would be ...

Android phones hold some of our most sensitive information, yet only a single lock screen code protects them against unauthorized access. If your phone is open when it's snatched, or if you hand it ...

Google is adding a security question to Remote Lock to prevent unauthorized use. Remote Lock previously only required a phone number from your Google account, making it easy to exploit. The new ...

Simple changes go a long way to boost your smartphone’s security. Leave Bluetooth on 24/7? You should change that. While taking a closer look at your phone, delete these apps to keep it running ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Android users are reporting they now have a suite of theft protection features Google announced in May. Android ...

If your Galaxy phone has been stolen, it’s crucial to secure your personal data as soon as possible. This guide outlines several methods to remotely track, lock, and wipe your device to protect your ...

At Google I/O earlier this year, a trio of safety features were announced to keep Android devices safe in events like theft, locking the device, and setting up new guardrails so that the phone won’t ...

After Google’s beta test in Brazil, the initial suite of theft protection features for Android smartphones is now widely available—but you have to opt in. Why isn’t the company automatically adding ...

After getting a new Android smartphone, several important settings remain off by default. Today, we're going to tell you ...

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